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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

The adoption, in the senate, by strict
party vote, of resolution providing for an
investigation of the charges made by three
Texas republicans that their political OPP
ponents had driven them away from home,
proves that the next presidential campaign
is again L, be fought out-en the republican
side, at iaast-according to the most APP
proved bloody-shirt methods. Much as
such course is to be regretted in the light
in which che world outside of the United
States will lock upon it, the democrats have
no reasot to complain. It is too late to
talk abon1 political prosecutions and the
denial OF political rights, to white or black,
anywhere in the south. The people at large
simply take no stock in such stories, and no
intelligent man, no matter what his party
affiliations may be, but will ridicule the
flimsy pretences upon which party capital
is thus sought to be manufactured. If tho
republican leaders have no other standard
under VIII oh to enlist followers in the next
campaign than the ensangained rag, demo-
Gratis ma, rest their minds in peace. The
president i cake is theirs.-Indcr-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

VIM. A. TALLEY, OF BUCHANAN,
DROWNED IN RocKBRIDGE CoUNTY.-On
Saturday night, JAM, 22nd, VIM. A. Tai
ley, of Buchanan, was drowned whilst at
tempting to cross North River on the ice
about 2 miles below Lexington. His cries
for help were heard, but before he could
be reached, he was drowned The Rock
bridge News says
AS far as we have been able to learn, the
circumstances of the case are about as fol-
lows
VIM. A. Talley, of Buchanan, had been
in town for some time, and was engaged
in making and selling churns. On Satur-
day he met with some friends and was in
vited to drink, which he did, and soon was
intoxicated. He took the R. & A. train at
East Lexington, and when awakened and
asked by the Conductor for his ticket, he
replied that he had none, and wished to be
put off the train. The train was stopped
| and he got eff. 1t was supposed that he
had just awakened, and was dazed or be-
wildered and knew not where he was.
Seeing light across the river, he tried to
60 to it, and in crossing the ice it gave
away with him-as the river at that point
is quite swift-and was only partly frozen"
THE BINGHAM CAsE.-A correspondent
of the Richmond Dispatch, writing from
Raleigh, N. c., under date of the 9th
inst, says
"During the past few days there have
been no new developments in this famous
case. A deaf mute at Asheville confirms
the story as 70 Bingham's murderous in
clinations. He says that eighteen months
or two years ago Bingham was at Ashe-
vile and there declared he had broken off
his engagement with Lizzie burlington.
and that he intended to have his revenge
This confirms the belief that people who
know Bingham have-that his murderous
plan was laid long since. The reward for
him is practically sure to be increased to
81, 900. There has been a good deal of
talk about Beaver, the Asheville detective,
and his information about Bingham. Dea-
yer obtains it from detective friends North. |
He says that just as soon as Bingham's
friends think they can give enough evil !
dence to show he is insane they will pro-
duce him without expense or trouble. Ra-
leigh lawyers who appear for Bingham
have advised this course, Beaver says. 1t
will take a strong case of insanity and a |
strong Jail to save Bingham's neck any
where in this State"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

TIE annual report of DR.. Buchanan,
Super Eiendent Of Public Instruction, will
show decided increase in the humber of
pubic schools in Virginia for the year
1885, as compared with the year 1885. 1t
also shows an increase in the amount of
public school funds and corresponding in
crease ia the number of teachers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

TENNEssEE's New SENAToR.-The cleo
tion Of the Hon. VIM. B. Bate 10 the
United States Senate by the Democrats of
the Tennessee Legislature is heartily in
dorsed by tie Democratic press of that
State. The annexed, from the Memphis
AralancAe, seems to voice the general
sentiment : ''In every relation of life, pub
lie and private, military and civil, he has
borne himself as brave, upright, honor
able gentleman, and we congratulate beth
him and his native State upon the selec-
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AIDES AND GENTLEMEN's RES.
IL TAURANT.-At the Ladies' and Gentle
mems Restaurant you can get good home-like
Table-Board by day or week. Meals from A.
NJ to 8 P. NJ. Meals % cents. Lunch 10 and
Is cents. Oysters daily on hand.
I27 4. Nam Street.
feb2'87-G. MISS NJ. CASEY.
navid FuItz's Executor VS.. FuIsz and
IL ais.-In pursuance of decree OF the Cir
cut Court TO Augusta county, entered in this
cause December IL, 1885, shall proceed, at
my office, in stanton, on Tuesday. March l.,
1887, to take account of all the debts and liza
bilities of Judge David Fultz, decd, the as
sets applicable to their payment. &C., sc.
s6-PersOns asserting claims are notified to
present them to me on or before the day here
in appointed.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
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JOSEPH HARRIS SEED CO..
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feb2
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN AU-
- GUSTA COUNTF.-By virtue of de.
cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
the chancery cause of Gilkeson ct ais VS. Hum
phreys ct ais. the undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction on the premises, on
Tuesday, March LIST, 1887.
that valuable farm, of which A. F. Hum
phreys died seized and possessed, situate In
Augusta county, on the Headwaters OF Chris
tian's Creek. adjoining Strain, McComb, and
others, containing
al 1-S ACRES
more or less. This farm is weIl.watered, con-
with good brick dwelling house, barn. gram
airy, and all necessary out-bulldin,s.
TERMS Or SALE.
Enough cash in hand to pay the costs of suit.
and sale, and for the balance, the purchaser
will be required to give bonus of equal
amounts payable in one, two and three years
respectively, with interest from date of sale,
with approved personal security and home
stead waived. and the title will be retained for
VIM. H. COCHRAN, Ex'or of
feb2 1t A. F. HUMPHREYS, Decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
RtDp,nBEReER AND MAHoNE-Tl

RIDDi.llBERGER AND MAHoNE.-The
Frederic burg Free Lance, in concluding
an articl. N Riddleberger. says
''Finai 7, just three things may be de
seribed = cerrainties III the future of the
much tali sd-cf Riddleberger.
First. iis will not resign.
Sscana. He will not campaign or con-
spire To Ing about his own reelection to
the Scnal
Third fe will under all circumstances
make active and unrelenting opposition to
Maheue his successor
To conclude: Riddleberger, in the matter
Of his ret n to the senate, will not "plead"
for himssiT, but he will "plead trumpet
tongued AGAINST the deep damnation of his
taking OF by General Malone. He is cos
tuned fot war and means to paint things
red.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
CITY OF CHARLESTON, !
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, :
December 31st 1885.

To the Contributors to the Relief of the
Earthquake Sufferers.
At the close of this year, memorable by
our sudden and terrible affection from the
mysterious visitation Of Earthquake, the
Corporation of the City of Charleston, in
grateful memory of the blessed bounty that
quickly came from all parts of this land,
and even from beyond the seas, for the
needy sufferers in this stricken City, sends
to each and all these generous givers, this
City's heartfelt gratitude and glad greet
ings in the new hopes Of the New Year.
The families in more than two thousand
homes restored, the multitude Of the poor
fed and sheltered, the orphan, the sick, the
aged and the needy in their rebuilt hospital
and places Of refuge will always Fcherish
this gracious and universal giving, and in
the heart Of this City the memory Of it shall
be precious as charity, the fruit Of which
is on earth and its growth in heaven.
To all our brothers far and near, who
have been touched by oar woe, our heart
felt wish is that as unto us in this human
springtime Of peace and goodwill, so unto
them may come in Gods good providence,
"The charities that soothe and heal and
bless.'
Voted unanimously in City Council 2Sth
December, 1886.
W. W. Simons, WM. A. CoURTRNAY,
Clerk. Mayor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

FXECUTORS' SALE OF REAL AND
IL PERSONAL ESTATE-As Executors or
the will of William Patterson, decd. we will,
at his late residence on South River, near Pat
terson's Station, in Augusta county, offer for
sale, at public auction. on
Friday, the 18th day of February, 1887,
the following real and personal property, be.
longing to the estate of said decedent viz
lst, That part of his home farm situate in
augusta county, on the West side of South.
River, adjoining the lands of c. s. Patterson
James g. Patterson, and others, and contain.
ing about 3S0H Acres. This is a very
excellent farm and is in high state of inn.
provement. About forty or fifty acres of it are,
in wheat. which will be sold with the land or
separately as the Executors may deem best ont
day OF SALE the farm will be sold on follow
Ing tel ms: One-fourth of the purchase money
in hand and the residue on credit of one two,
and three years, in three equal fnstalments
with interest from day of sale, the purchaser
to give bonds therefor, with approved PERSONAL
security. and the title 10 be retained as ultil-
mate security.
End Thirty head of Stock Cattle, from .os
Sheep; 600 lbs; OF pork, 600 buzaeas az
Wheat, 1000 bushels of Corn 20 bush as err 10, "a
Yer Seed. tons of Hay, Fodder, I ~ ,r liz
Real Reaper ra and Binder H Wheat Far NJ ,wer.
| Buggy Rake. Flows, CultivatoEs, . sstss1g
Buggy Harness, Wagon Harness. y lou IT,
ness. and all Farming Impieneatsf 20 he found
Fruits. Beds and Bedding, Car ,sts cbairs
Cooking Stove, Heating - Owes and al
Household and kitchen FUrp ,ture of almost
every , s cnaraSisr. me pesssy al property will
and under to be paid la cal and ali sn,nsnver
$l0up on credit OF f.>sa4 y ,onths To he ascnred
uy p ,t. no-ess W Gh approved personal
Sale to commeaes y 9 O'Clock.
=. n. PATTERSON,
s.haxt j. NJ. QUARLES,
isps Executors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

SUICIDE OF VIRaINIAN IN CALIFORNIA.
-MARTIs sBURG, W. VA, Jan. 25.-News
has been received here of the suicide of a
former Cit zen of this city, which occurred
In San Francisco on the 10th instant. W.
s. Houte was a compositor on the Stock
Report. de was found dead in his kitchen
with his throat cut. A bloody razor lay on
the floor beside him. 1t appeared that he
stood before the mirror, cut his throat with
the razor and staggering across the room,
fell beside the stove. He leaves widow
and child. Mr.. Houte was steady and in
dustripus, and no reason is known for his
act. He was aged about 20 years, and
served his apprenticeship in the Indspena-
emit sfflce here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

The Tennessee Senate Friday passed on
its final reading the prohibition amendment
to the constitution, the vote being years
81, nays 2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

Hon. Frank Hiscock, the Republican
United States Senator-elect from New
York, was once Democrat. Not only did
he support Horace Greedy for President in
1872. but he ran for the Forty-third Con-
gress on the Democratic ticket in the
Twenty-third Congressional District of
New York the following year, receiving
-, 29S votes against 10, 457 for Duell, the
Republican candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

The colony of Rugby, Tennessee, has at
present population of about 400, and is
working steadily along towards something
better. The soil i'll the vicinity is not of
the best, but it is very good for grapes,
cabbages and potatoes, which are produced
in great abundance. 1t does not produce
corn or wheat we'll circumstance on
which the Rugby people are perhaps to be
congratulated. There is plenty of hard
easy task, and it has frightened a good
many settlers away. Upon the whole, The
colony is Furnishing, though it cannot
boast extraordinary success
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

Miss CoCHRAN's MILLINERY STORE IN
CULPEPEg ON FIRE.-A Culpeper cores
pondent OF the Richmond Dispatch, under
date Of January Oath, says:-
"About 1 o'clock this morning we came
very near having another serious confagra-
tion in our towR. A fire, caused by de-
feetive fl ie, was discovered in the store
establishment, on Davis street, and might
have proved very destructive. Tho build
ing is in the midst of quite row Of infam-
mabls materials, in the way of frame and
other houses, and near to Latham's wood
and undergrad. Miss COchran's whole
stock was damaged by water and smoke
1t was fully insured. The damage to the
building was also covered by Insurance."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

A LUCKY INvEsTMENT.-Wil Reagan,
an engineer on the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad, paid $2,7cO
for twenty acres of land in birmingham,
Ala, several years ago. Last week he tel
egraphed to the officials requesting them
to relieve him when his train arrived. He
had sold his land for $50. 600,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

TOMNISSEONER's SALE OF REAL
" Embellishments to decree of the
on Nov 18th, 1888, In the chancery cause of ].
M. Stout's Ex'Ors VS.. Fl. s. Kennedy's Admir-
ct ais. pending in said Court,iI, the undersigned
Special Commissioner appointed for the pur-
pose will, on
Monday. the 18th day Of February 1887,
County Court day, offer for sale. at public
auction, at the front door of the Court house,
In the city of Staunton, the following parcels
of real estate. in the bill and proceedings men,
toned. to witt
LIST, The parcel of land of which H. S. Kenne-.
dy died seized, containing about 4 acres. q
rOOds. and Is poles. situate in Augusta
county, on Meadow Run, and known as the,
End The parcel of land situate on Meadow
Run, adjoining the property above men toned,
and now owned and occupied by Jno. W AID
poles. This parcel will not be offered for sale
If the Tilt-hammer property shall sell for
enough to pay the Indebtedness reported in
said cause against the estate of Fl. s. Kennedy.
decd. and the Plaintiffs costs OF suit.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand To
pay the costs of suit and sale, and the resid ne
upon credit of l, 2, and three years. from day
OF SALE in equal install m ents for hich ths r,n.
chaser will execute bonds with approve per-
sonal security, bearing interest fron day Of sale
and title to be retained as ultimate SEQ lrfty
]. NJ. QUARI4ES
Special Coraraj ssioner.
I, B. F. Terry, Dep'ty Clerk Circr lit Court of
Augusta county. do certify that j M Quarlee
special Conn issioner. appointed in the fore
going cause, has executed the bond in accord
ance with the decree of Nov. 18th 1856, entered
therein. Given under my hand this 25th dsy
of January, 1887. b. +, TERRY
feo2-4t Deputy Clerk.
EXECUTORS' SALE OF REAL AND
~ PERSONAL ESrATE.-As Executors OF
the will of William Patterson decd we will
n N pfxyar D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
Grateful Acknowledgment Of the City Of
Charleston, s. C.

Last Fall, the Stonewall Brigade Band
of this city gave a concert for the benefit of
the sufferers by the terrible earthquake at
Charleston, sc.
The City Council Of that city by unan-
imous vote adopted a paper GRATEFULLY
expressive of thanks 10 all contributors for
the relief of the earthquake sufferers. The
Stonewall Bridgade Band has received a
copy, neatly Autographed, which reads as
follews:-
CITY OF CHARLESTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

w DeIE August uS dSkGO.
"'He's gone OUT said I.
Con Friday, January 81, as soon as my
boy left the house for his work, went ont
to buy rubber bag to put the body in. I
was unable to get the bag, and bought two
yards of rubber cloth at so cents Per yard
| bought butchers saw for 80 cents.
drank much whisky, and got back to the
house at 9 A. M. Ispread the rubber cloth
on the floor and laid the body upon it. l
then started to cut him up. first cut the
head from the body, and then laid it aside
and wrapped it in a paper and part of his
clothing. l then cut both legs of, and, l
think, the left arm close to the shoulder.
then took Bohl's trunk. The trunk was
too short and cut off the feet and put them
in the trunk. then put the body on top
of the legs, and think the arm on top of
the body. took part of the clothes Of the
deceased and some paper, swiped the floor
with them and then put them en- top Of the
body in the trunk.
81 locked the trunk and dashed it with
rope. then left my house after cleaning
up the blood the best 1 could, locking the
door, taking the head under my arm, which
was then wrapped up in clothing belonging
to Behl, and also some newspapers. went
to the Grand street ferry, went in the for
ward part OF the ferry boat, leaned over the
front railing looking into the water, and
when tie boat got midway into the river
dropped the head and clothing into the wa
ter. I assumed that the paddle wheel
struck it. | then went to the house of Hen
ry Siegel, eos Throep avenue, and learning
that Sisgel was sick told his wife that Au-
gust Boil had gone to Chicago the night
before. ! then returned to my house, ar
Il Il IA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-25

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Jan. 25.-The supreme
court sllstains the state board of education in
its refusal to carry out the orders OF the
XXXIIld and XXXIVth general assemblies
to reconvey to Mrs Bakewell fourteen acres
Of land donated to the state Normal univer-
sity, at Normal, by Mr.. Bake
well, when the institution was founded.
The decision OF the supreme court
filed Monday revsrses the decision of the
circuit court in Mclean county, which
granted mandamus ordering the hoard Of
education to transfer the property to Mrs
Blackwell. as ordered hy the resolutions OF
the legislature. The supreme court declares
that the Normal university Is private elee-
mosynary corporation, and that the legisla-
ture has no control over the property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-25
THE SiSAARCkIAN lcEA.
Supremacy ia Military Affairs in the
Hands of the Emperor.

Supremacy in Military Affairs in the
Hands of the Emperor.
PERIIV. Jan y In the debate in the
lower house If the Diet Monday Prince Bis
msrck sad the Federal government BY the
terms of the constitution had transferred an
essential portion 0f their rights to the en-
Feror Of Germany. who was unable to reln
Quish rbaSa rights, even # he were -
flspc~=i- Fha main duty Of the emperor
was IN protect thu empire. This duty was
placed in h hands by the constitution. sni
not in the hands Of parliamentary ma iNrity
or m the hands OF party leaders. The rsa-
soHs alleged for insisting upon a triennate
were II no respect acceptable; besides, it was
impossible for the government 10 permit the
reichStag tn arbitrarily interfere with mill
tary matters Considering the fact that the
constitution provides that an effective army
shall be gwen to the government
by law. then the ordinary
mode Of granting military facilities to the
government must be regarded as abolished.
1t has othsrwiSs been stated, the chancellor
continued. that sHch a grant TO be effective,
must b. renewed periodically. or provided
for IN each budget This was absurd. Ths
government was entitled to demand the fix
ins Of an effective army in perpstuity. but II
had agreed 70 acceps a saPteunate as a com
promise 1t was a great pity that Herr
Nmith0rst had not been asked To swear
that be would not seek 10 re-establishrd ghs
kingdom Of Hanover
After renarkirs that the irreconciI4bles II
Alsace- Lorraine vera needed by the 1pp1sl
ton IN order to obtain a majority IN the
reichstag, Prince Bismarck continued How
can We trust to such a majority the veal oI
woe of the empire. The dissolution Of the
reIchstag was Indispensable and We acted
in good faith in appealing to ths people"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-25
THE GREAT TELEPHONE ASSAULT.
An Advance on Bell All Along the Line
of His Antagonists

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 25.-The general
assault on the American Bell TELEPHONE COM
pany was begun before the supreme court Of
the United States Monday. The questions
involved are priority Of invention and in
fringement There are five cases on the
calendar represented by as many companies,
as follows case of Dolbear vs. Bell company,
from Massachusetts,; case Of Molecular Tele-
phone company vs. Bell company, from New
York, appeal and cross appeal; case of Clay
Commercial company VS.. Bell company,
from Pennsylvania; case of Peoples Tele-
phone company vs. Bell company the
Drawbaugh case. from New York; case Of
Overland Telephone company VS. Bell COM
panv, from New York
The week promises to be lively one in
telephone circles. 4 number Of distinguished
lawyers who will make arguments during
the week are already here, and more are ex
pectei,
The supreme court chamber was crowded
Monday morning when the cases were
reached. Justice Gray was not present,
owing to the strong financial interest his
family has in the Bell company. After the
reading Of opinions. which consumed several
hours, counsel requested fifteen days for
argument but were granted ten, and the
CASES were consolidated,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-25

THE anarchists are not the only commu-
nists in this country. Judging from the
measures that are constantly being con-
sidered both in the senate and house
there is no scarcity of communists in con
gress. The general idea running through
these measures, such as the Blair educa-
tional bill, for instance, is just as COM
munistic as the theories advocated by
Spies and his associates. The Blair bill
proposes to take money paid in the form
of taxes by the thrifty aud educated
classes and divide it among the shiftless
and illiterate. The well>to-do cTanks who
advocate this aud similar measures
would doubtless be Mortified at being
termed socialists, but that Is what they
are, nevertheless.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-25
THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
Same Old Vote or Senstor-Legalizing
MansIaughter-AnO dious Petition.

Same Old Vote OF -Legalizing
MansIaughter-An Odious Petition.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 25-The joint
convention of the two houses met Monday.
Speaker Sayre and President Smith dividing
the honors Of presiding officer, as usual
The formeDannOuDced that two representa-
tlves were paired and the total vote was
thus reduced to jas. The roll was called, the
vote of each member recorded and the total
announced as follows. Turpi=. II: Harri-
son, ~. Allen, 4 The convention then ad-
journed.
An important bill amending the criminal
law was introduced i'll the senate Monday 1t
provides that If, in the trial of man for
murder, it shall appear that the person Upon
whom the murder was committed had been
guilty of the seduction of the wife, daughter
or sister Of the party on trial, the latter shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor only,
and shall be fined in any sum not exceeding
s1,Og
Senator Winter presented a petition and
proceeded to read 1T The document re-
counted the proceedings of q Republican
meeting at Seymour on Saturday, which de
bounced the unseatIng 0. Senator McDona Id
and declared the act that of despotic ma
jority, and as revolutionary and shameful
Objection was made TO It's reading on the
ground that it was disrespectful, and the
chairman remarking that I'VE have no right
to be blackguarded by citizens of Indian OF
any other st ate" sustained the objection.